Peter Breck Obituary

NEW YORK (AP) - The actor who played a son of ranch owner Barbara Stanwyck on the 1960s Western "The Big Valley," has died. Peter Breck was 82.

died Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness..

Breck died Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness, his wife, Diane, announced on the website The Big Valley Writing Desk.

A native of Haverhill, Mass., Breck was also a regular on the TV Westerns "Maverick" and "Black Saddle." He had guest roles on series from the 1950s through the early 2000s including "Perry Mason," ''The Virginian" and "Fantasy Island."

His film appearances include "Thunder Road," ''I Want to Live!" and "Benji."

Breck was best known for his role as hot-tempered rancher Nick Barkley on "The Big Valley," which aired from 1965 to 1969.

NEW YORK (AP) - The actor who played a son of ranch owner Barbara Stanwyck on the 1960s Western "The Big Valley," has died. Peter Breck was 82.

died Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness..

Breck died Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness, his wife, Diane, announced on the website The Big Valley Writing Desk.

A native of Haverhill, Mass., Breck was also a regular on the TV Westerns "Maverick" and "Black Saddle." He had guest roles on series from the 1950s through the early 2000s including "Perry Mason," ''The Virginian" and "Fantasy Island."

His film appearances include "Thunder Road," ''I Want to Live!" and "Benji."

Breck was best known for his role as hot-tempered rancher Nick Barkley on "The Big Valley," which aired from 1965 to 1969.

Guest Book Highlights

"I fell madly in love with Nick barely at the tender age of 15.I watched the big valley every afternoon after school. I still love him to this day. My daughter bought me his cd,he has a wonderful story telling voice. I was so saddened by his death.he..."- Deborah Van Tilburg (Orange, CA)

"We miss his humour and delightful smile and his singing which could charm you."- Sharon (Brampton, ON)

"I love Peter of the big Valley he was the perfect actor he was so real. Never meant him, but i felt like i known him all my life.."- Diane Patterson (Houston, TX)

"I greatly enjoyed The Big Valley when I was in my Twenties. I am enjoying the reruns very, very much. Especially like Mr. Peter Breck, as the ruggedly handsome son, Nick. he played that role very very well. He will be missed."

"He was my favorite character hands down...simply stated. Loved him as Nick and the name truly fit his actor character. Rest in peace!"- Lev Prevot (Missouri City, TX)